I have a 88 super cab xlt I bought for 700$ after some engine work its a great work horse. its rusted and dented and beat up but reliable for the most part.
The most I have hauled is 2200 lbs weighted at the scrap yard. but 1200 is about the regular. I haul almost everyday. im thinking of air bag add ins and a helper spring. cost about 400 diy. the truck isn't worth putting a bunch of money into so im iffy. what do y'all think?

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oh yeah its a 2.9l V6. with a total of 5 pieces on the leaf springs

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88 Supercab xlt
2.9, 6 liter
dented scratched and a beast of a work truck!

Load Leveler coilover shocks are around $90 each at Autozone. They didn't show an application for the Ranger in the book so I took the old shock in and matched it up with some coilovers pulled from the shelf. Takes a patient and helpful parts counter person. I think they were Red Ryder shocks... unfortunately my Honey has the receipt somewhere or I'd give you a part number. I'll ask her to find it...